Trainer Juanito Ibarra to coach UFC signee James Toney in transition to MMA

Boxing champion James Toney (72-6-3 Boxing, 0-0 MMA) already has a trainer to shepherd him into the world of mixed martial arts.

Juanito Ibarra, a 30-year veteran of boxing and MMA who once trained
champions Oscar De La Hoya and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, is training
Toney in his Southern California MMA gym.

Ibarra told MMAjunkie.com on Wednesday that he’s
been working with Toney for the past month and will act as head coach
for Toney’s first MMA fight.


Boxing champion James Toney (72-6-3 Boxing, 0-0 MMA) already has a trainer to shepherd him into the world of mixed martial arts.

Juanito Ibarra, a 30-year veteran of boxing and MMA who once trained
champions Oscar De La Hoya and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, is training
Toney in his Southern California MMA gym.

Ibarra told MMAjunkie.com on Wednesday that he’s
been working with Toney for the past month and will act as head coach
for Toney’s first MMA fight.